ARTiculate Talk Series
Sharing our knowledge with the future leaders of our society
A unique opportunity to gain insight into arts and social sciences topics beyond the classroom. Engage with leading academics from the University of Sydney.
Introduced in 2021, the ARTiculate Talk Series aims to provide senior high school students with additional support complementing the curriculum to enrich their understanding in HSC subjects related to arts, humanities, languages and social sciences.
Delivered by academic experts in the field, each talk explores key concepts taught in the classroom while providing further insight into the topics studied. These talks are designed to be a resource for teachers, and they provide a unique opportunity to engage with our outstanding academics as they share their knowledge and current research.
HSC Core Study: Cities of Vesuvius – Pompeii and Herculaneum
Presenter: Dr Girolamo Ferdinando De Simone
In partnership with: The Chau Chak Wing Museum
For centuries, the story of Mt. Vesuvius has on the devastating AD 79 eruption, but what happened after the disaster? New discoveries reveal a surprising story of recovery and resilience.
In this talk, we’ll explore how the landscape and its people rebounded, from the immediate aftermath to long-term rebuilding efforts. We’ll look at how Emperor Titus helped survivors rebuild their lives and farms, and how different parts of the region were affected.
By examining recent archaeological findings, we’ll uncover lessons of human resilience and adaptation that still hold meaning today.
Our ARTiculate topics are developed in consultation with high school teacher communities. Please share your ideas by submitting an expression of interest form for our 2025 offerings, or by emailing our team directly at fass.partnerships@sydney.edu.au.
Outreach and Engagement Officer, Strategic Partnerships and Engagement
